Health

December 25, 2014 by Staff Report

Bloodmobile

American Red Cross blood donors must be at least 17 years old, weigh at least 110 pounds and be in good health.

Donors may give every 56 days and must bring some form of photo identification and a list of all current medications.

Eligible donors with all types are needed, especially those with O negative, A negative and B negative.

Those who come out to donate Dec. 24 through Jan. 4 will receive a long-sleeve Red Cross T-shirt.

For more information, call 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit the Red Cross website at www.redcrossblood.org. If you are interested in donating platelets, call 1-800-356-3339.

• Dec. 30, Bainbridge Town Hall, 17826 Chillicothe Road, Bainbridge, 1-7 p.m.

• Jan. 4, Church of St. Mary, 401 North St., Chardon, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

• Jan. 5, Federated Church UCC, 76 Bell St., Chagrin Falls, 2-7 p.m.

Flu Shots

Lake Health is offering quadrivalent flu shots for $30 at the Chardon Campus, 510 Fifth Ave., Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.; and Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

No appointment is necessary. Individuals must be 18 years of age or older to receive the seasonal flu vaccine at our centers. The influenza vaccination is covered by Medicare.

For more information, call the Best of Health Line at 440-953-6000.

Blood Pressure Screenings

Lake Health will offer free blood pressure checks at the Chardon Campus, 510 Fifth Ave., from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Monday through Friday, and from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday and Sunday.

Flu Shots Available

The Geauga County Health District has announced its adult flu clinics for adults 19 and older.

Flu shots will be available every Friday during the season from 8:30-11 a.m. at 470 Center St., Building 8, Chardon.

Geauga County Health District will bill most Medicare and employer health plans. The flu vaccinations cost $30 or $40 for high dose vaccine if they are paid for in cash.

No appointment is necessary. For more information or to preregister, call 440-279-1950.